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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Postal Service said Thursday it plans to reissue the Ronald Reagan stamp. The new stamp will carry the 39-cent postage rate that took effect on Jan. 8, but will have the same image as the Reagan commemorative stamp released in 2005. The original 37-cent stamp honoring the nation's 40th president was unveiled in 2004 at Reagan's library in Simi Valley, Calif., where he is buried.

Ronald Reagan stamp compared to proposed future Clinton Stamp:

Reagan Stamp Dedication Ceremony, State Capitol Senator Tom McClintock Date: February 9, 2005 Publication Type: Press Release Print Version Perhaps only one generation in a century is fortunate enough to actually know a truly great leader – and ours was that generation. But our children and their children will know him too, through the power of his words and the force of his ideas – his undying faith in freedom and his eternal belief in America. And they will know him – and know him well -- because our generation will make sure of it. The passing of Ronald Reagan...

President Reagan's famous smile and blue eyes shine from a new postage stamp issued Wednesday in ceremonies across the country. It's the latest in an already-high stack of honors bestowed on the former president since his death eight months ago. "We wanted to produce a stamp that embodied Ronald Reagan's warmth, personality and humanity," James Miller, chairman of the Postal Service board of governors, said in prepared remarks. "This stamp captures the twinkle of his eyes and the charismatic grin that reflected Ronald Reagan's eternal optimism." The official first-day-of-issue site for the commemorative stamp was at the Ronald Reagan Presidential...

I'm getting a bunch for next year's xmas cards. My freinds on the left will enjoy that extra touch of holiday cheer. And I'll be putting them on my tax returns. Maybe draw a little voice bubble above the stamp with a good Reagan tax quote.

The nation's 40th president, Ronald Reagan, will once again have his uplifting image featured across the country - and in time immemorial- when the U.S. Postal Service launches a new stamp in his honor today. A first-date-of-issue for the stamps, which bear a broadly smiling image of the late commander-in-chief, will take place during a dedication ceremony at his Simi Valley, Calif. presidential library and museum, postal officials said. Other dedications are also scheduled to take place at the state capitol building in Sacramento and in Washington, D.C. The essence of Reagan, who was always known for his quick...

Anniversary of Ronald Reagan's 94th Birthday: • To honor President Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday, President George W. Bush has designated United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to place a wreath on President Reagan’s gravesite on his behalf. Major General Timothy E. Donovan, Commanding General at Camp Pendleton, will conduct the ceremony, which will commence at 11:00 a.m. and will include a 21-gun salute. Camp Pendleton’s brass quintet will play music beginning at 10:45 a.m. Following the ceremony, birthday cake will be served in the Library’s main lobby all day (while supplies last) and guests may...

Postage Stamp Honoring Reagan Unveiled 1 hour, 22 minutes ago SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - A twinkly-eyed Ronald Reagan (news - web sites) is going on a U.S. postage stamp. Nancy Reagan unveiled a giant replica of the stamp Tuesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. AP Photo "He considered it an honor of a lifetime to be president," Mrs. Reagan said. "And I know he would say, `Now, don't make such a fuss.'" It is Postal Service tradition to honor prominent Americans with a stamp no sooner than 10 years after death — except for U.S. presidents, who may be...

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Ronald Reagan's image will appear on a commemorative postage stamp to be issued early next year, Postal Service officials announced Wednesday. The stamp honoring the nation's 40th president will be unveiled Nov. 9 at Reagan's library in Simi Valley where he was buried after his June 5 death. The Postal Service traditionally doesn't honor prominent Americans with a stamp until at least 10 years after their deaths. U.S. presidents are the exception - they may be honored with a stamp after the first birth anniversary following their death.

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Ronald Reagan's image will appear on a commemorative postage stamp to be issued early next year, Postal Service officials announced Wednesday. The stamp honoring the nation's 40th president will be unveiled Nov. 9 at Reagan's library in Simi Valley where he was buried in June. The Postal Service traditionally doesn't honor prominent Americans with a stamp until at least 10 years after their deaths. U.S. presidents are the exception - they may be honored with a stamp after the first birth anniversary following their death. Reagan was born Feb. 6, 1911. The first-day-of-issue stamp dedication...